Algebra II : Mathematical Relationships and Basic Graphs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #36 : Factorials

Divide the factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simplify the denominator in the parentheses first.

Rewrite the factorials.

Cancel all the common terms in the numerator and denominator.

The numerator becomes:  

The answer is:  

Example Question #37 : Factorials

Multiply the following factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to simplify the factorials, first simplify the parentheses.

Simplify the factorials.

The answer is:  

Example Question #38 : Factorials

Multiply the factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The value of zero factorial is one.

Replace this value.

Expand the factorials.

The answer is:  

Example Question #31 : Multiplying And Dividing Factorials

Divide the factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simplify the numerator of the fraction.

Do not reduce the fraction and cancel out the factorials.  Instead, expand both.

Notice that the similar terms on the numerator and denominator will cancel.

The remaining terms are:  

The answer is:  

Example Question #40 : Factorials

Divide the factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simplify every term inside the parentheses.

Expand each factorial.

Cancel out the common terms on the numerator and denominator and rewrite what remains of the numerator.

The answer is:  

Example Question #31 : Multiplying And Dividing Factorials

Divide the factorials.  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Expand each factorial.

Cancel out the common terms on the numerator and denominator.

The remain terms are:

The answer is:  

Example Question #42 : Factorials

Divide the fractions:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to divide these fractions, we will need to take the reciprocal of the second term and change the sign to a multiplication.

Write each non-prime term in factors.

Reduce the terms by cancelling the common factors in the numerator and denominator.

The answer is:  

Example Question #43 : Factorials

Multiply the factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Identify the values of each factorial.  Zero factorial is a special case.

Multiply all three numbers.

The answer is:  

Example Question #44 : Factorials

Simplify the factorials:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simplify the numerator.  Do not distribute the five through the terms inside the parentheses, or it will change the value of the factorial!

Simplify the denominator.

Divide the numerator with the denominator.

The answer is:  

Example Question #45 : Factorials

Simplify:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Simplify the terms in side the parentheses first.  Do NOT distribute the four through the binomial or this will change the value of the factorial!

Notice the there are common terms in the numerator and denominator.  Cancel out the terms.  The remaining parts are: 

The answer is:  

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